Millefleurs Silk Carpet square carpet 4- Hand-knotted with Senneh knots

4- Hand-knotted with Senneh knots (asymmetrical knots)

Like a ray of sunshine

Tiny square motifs punctuate a warm gray/ivory field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

Gray wool area rug with silk highlights

and a team of cleaners used wooden oar-like paddles to push the water through its fibres and draw out impurities

Millefleurs Silk Carpet square carpet 4- Hand-knotted with Senneh knotsMaterials & Craftsmanship: This fine, diligently hand knotted area rug contains a perfect blend of 80% pure silk and 20% pure wool. Persian & Oriental rugs made from a high percentage of silk are intricate and are often the most valuable of all handmade carpets. The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders, providing an ultra luxurious feel. The use of silk ensures a precise rendering of the decorative design